Seattle Culture
Trailblazing Women: Tahmina Watson
Founder, Watson Immigration Law
I am a servant leader who leads with love. It has taken four decades to know this about myself. And now I am unapologetically loving to everyone. My journey to this realization was paved by my dedication as an immigration lawyer, a profession where compassion is a key ingredient. Yet, being a lawyer and running a law firm are two different things. One you learn in law school; the other by being…
Clarity: Pete Carroll’s Quirky, Lasting Legacy
We won't see another NFL coach like him again
I covered sports for more than 20 years in this city, and I should know better than catching feelings for a coach. Besides, the most unusual thing about Carroll’s firing is that he lasted this long. Pete may not have been able to win forever, as his book proclaimed, but lasting 14 years is closer than almost everyone thought he’d come when he took the job.
Tacoma Art Museum Reckons With the Roots of One of its Biggest Collections
TAM’s latest show reconsiders the meaning of Western American art
On the night of Nov. 3, 1885, a mob composed of hundreds of people marched through Tacoma, expelling members of the Chinese community from their homes, intimidating them (with weapons and threats) into leaving the city permanently, and then burning down the remaining houses — often with all of the victim’s possessions still inside. The…
Trailblazing Women: Dr. Nwando Anyaoku
Chief Health Equity And Clinical Innovation Officer
Providence Swedish Health Services
As a female immigrant of color, I can attest to personal and professional triumphs by way of systemic barriers. While seemingly impossible at the time, each helped mold me into the woman I am today — a mother, caregiver, physician, and medical executive. But above all, I am a relentless problem solver…
Meet Alicia Crank
Crank joins Seattle mag as director of opportunities; will remain at Seattle CityClub
In addition to her CityClub duties, Crank has joined Seattle magazine as the new “director of opportunities.” In her new role, Crank will serve as a community ambassador for the publication, and will help identify both revenue and engagement opportunities.
Seattle’s Society Spotlight
Who’s who in the social circuit
Seattle’s cultural calendar is packed with significant events that highlight the city’s dynamic arts and philanthropic spirit. The Seattle Opera marked its 60th anniversary with a grand event showcasing its rich history. The American Lung Association Outstanding Mother Awards honored exceptional mothers making a difference in their communities…
Adrian Diaz Out As Seattle Police Chief
Twenty-seven-year SPD veteran held the post for almost four years
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has reassigned Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz. The move comes as the department faces several legal challenges. Diaz was officially named chief of police by Mayor Bruce Harrell in September 2022 after he had served as interim chief since the summer of 2020, replacing Carmen Best. Harrell said former King County…
Trailblazing Women: Grace Yoo
Executive director, Washington State Women's Commission
On my dating profile I aspirationally describe myself as “Lara Croft meets Joanna Gaines.” (Don’t feel bad if you had to Google either of those names; most people who know one usually don’t know the other. The video gaming and HGTV worlds rarely collide.) From first dates to panel discussions, I often get asked why…
Trailblazing Women: Jean Smart
'Hacks' star reflects on her career and how growing up in Seattle shaped her
It’s almost noon, and Jean Smart is present as ever during a phone call. She actually asks the first question, about whether I’m a Seattle native. “Oh, you are!” she exclaims, her voice lighting up with even more warmth when she finds out I am a fellow University of Washington alum and, like her youngest, also a Chinese adoptee. She then proceeds to tell me…
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